Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator

We're looking for an experienced Events Coordinator to take ownership of our national events program, delivering corporate events, exhibitions, customer experiences and internal events across Australia. This is a true end-to-end events role where you'll manage everything from planning and stakeholder engagement through to execution and post-event evaluation, helping create memorable experiences that strengthen our brands and deepen customer relationships.

Who are we?

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, with trusted brands including Lockwood, Yale and Whitco. Our products help people move safely, securely and conveniently through homes, workplaces, hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure across Australia and around the world.

About the Role

As Events Coordinator, you'll lead the planning and delivery of a diverse national events program that supports customer engagement, brand awareness and business growth. Working closely with Marketing, Product and Sales teams, you'll manage events from concept to completion, ensuring every event is professionally executed, aligned to business objectives and delivers a positive experience for customers, partners and employees.

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Oakleigh, Melbourne

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in delivering successful events by:

• Planning and delivering a national calendar of corporate events, exhibitions, customer experiences, partner activations and internal events.
• Managing events from concept development through to execution and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinating venues, catering, accommodation, travel, registrations, audio-visual requirements and event logistics.
• Managing exhibition stand builds, signage, branded collateral, merchandise and event presentation materials.
• Developing event plans, timelines, run sheets and stakeholder communications.
• Managing event budgets, supplier quotations, purchase orders and expenditure reconciliation.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, venue partners, exhibition organisers and internal stakeholders.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop event objectives, experiences and engagement strategies.
• Preparing post-event reporting, insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is an onsite position and is based in Oakleigh, Melbourne.

Interstate travel and occasional work outside standard business hours may be required during event periods.

About You

You're an experienced events professional with a proven track record delivering corporate events from concept through to execution. You enjoy taking ownership, building strong stakeholder relationships and managing multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a sharp focus on customer experience, attention to detail and flawless delivery.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in an Events Coordinator, Events Specialist or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate events from concept, planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Experience delivering conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, customer events or executive functions.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, budgets and stakeholder groups.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, venues, travel, accommodation, AV and event logistics.
• Strong project management, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience preparing event plans, run sheets and post-event reporting.
• Current driver's licence.

Why Join Us?

From major industry exhibitions and customer events through to partner programs and internal conferences, you'll play a key role in bringing our brands and customer experiences to life across Australia.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a national events portfolio and see your work come to life through customer, partner and industry events across Australia. You'll join a collaborative Marketing team, work with recognised brands and play a visible role in delivering experiences that support business growth and customer engagement.

• National role with genuine ownership and impact.
• Work with trusted brands including Lockwood, Yale and Whitco.
• Exposure to exhibitions, customer events and brand activations.
• Collaborative and supportive Marketing team.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  
  

Recruitment Process

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including reference checks, criminal history checks and verification of working rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of these checks.

ASSA ABLOY is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.